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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................1

Wireless Broadband router Features..............................................................................1Package Contents..............................................................................................................4Physical Details..................................................................................................................5

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION................................................................................................7

Requirements.....................................................................................................................7Procedure...........................................................................................................................7

CHAPTER 3 SETUP................................................................................................................9

Overview............................................................................................................................9

Configuration Program..................................................................................................10Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................12LAN Screen......................................................................................................................15Wireless Screen................................................................................................................18Password Screen..............................................................................................................23

CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................................24

Overview..........................................................................................................................24Windows Clients..............................................................................................................24Macintosh Clients............................................................................................................32

Linux Clients....................................................................................................................32Other Unix Systems.........................................................................................................32Wireless Station Configuration......................................................................................33

CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS.........................................................................34

Operation.........................................................................................................................34Status Screen....................................................................................................................35Connection Status - PPPoE ............................................................................................37Connection Status - PPTP ..............................................................................................39Connection Status - L2TP...............................................................................................40

Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond............................................................................42Connection Details - SingTel RAS.................................................................................43Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address.........................................................45

CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES..............................................................................47

Overview..........................................................................................................................47Access Control .................................................................................................................47Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)..........................................................................54Advanced Internet Screen..............................................................................................56Virtual Servers.................................................................................................................62WAN Port Configuration...............................................................................................66

CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION.................................................................70

Overview..........................................................................................................................70Config File........................................................................................................................71Logs...................................................................................................................................72Network Diagnostics.......................................................................................................74Options.............................................................................................................................76PC Database.....................................................................................................................78QoS...................................................................................................................................82Remote Admin.................................................................................................................85Routing.............................................................................................................................87

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Security.............................................................................................................................92Upgrade Firmware..........................................................................................................94

APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................95

Overview..........................................................................................................................95General Problems............................................................................................................95Internet Access.................................................................................................................95Wireless Access................................................................................................................96

APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS .........................................................................98

Modes...............................................................................................................................98BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................98Channels...........................................................................................................................99WEP..................................................................................................................................99

WPA-PSK ........................................................................................................................99

WPA2-PSK ....................................................................................................................100Wireless LAN Configuration........................................................................................100

APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................102

Multi-Function Wireless Broadband router ...............................................................102Wireless Interface..........................................................................................................102Regulatory Approvals...................................................................................................103

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Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Broadband router'sfeatures and capabilities.Congratulations on the purchase of LevelOne Wireless Broadband router. The Wire-less Broadband router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.

Figure 1: Wireless Broadband router

Wireless Broadband router Features

The Wireless Broadband router incorporates many advanced features, carefullydesigned to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access theInternet through this Wireless Broadband router, using only a single external IP

Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. Thisprocess is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Broadband router has a10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popularDSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia)login support is also included.

PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support . The Internet(WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well

as "Direct Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also sup-ported.

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Wireless Broadband router User Guide

Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, theWireless Broadband router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is al-located on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

Advanced Internet Functions Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applica-

tions, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications,which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.

Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connec-tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to defineand allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be usednormally.

Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet serverson your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect toVirtual Servers on your LAN using a domain name, even if your IP address is notfixed.

Multi-DMZ. For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to you, one (1) PC onyour local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication withServers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run pro-grams which are incompatible with Firewalls.

URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LANusers.

Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.

Access Control . Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN usersto different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to eachgroup.

VPN Pass through Support . PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking)software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configura-tion is required.

Wireless Features

Standards Compliant. The Wireless Broadband router complies with theIEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.

Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11gstandard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.

Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are

supported. WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key

sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported.

WPA-PSK support. Support for WPA-PSK is included. WPA-PSK is moresecure than WEP, and should be used if possible.

WPA2-PSK support. Support for WPA2-PSK is also included. WPA2-PSKuses the extremely secure AES encryption method.

Wireless MAC Access Control . The Wireless Access Control feature can

check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure thatonly trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.

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Introduction

Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can bechanged quickly and easily.

LAN Features

4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Broadband router incorporates a 4-port10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

DHCP Server Support. Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol provides adynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Broad-band router can act as a DHCP Serverfor devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

Multi Segment LAN Support . LANs containing one or more segments aresupported; via the Wireless Broadband router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol)support and built-in static routing table.

Configuration & Management

Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN forconfiguration.

Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configurationdata from the Wireless Broadband router to your PC, and restore (upload) a pre-viously-saved configuration file to the Wireless Broadband router.

Remote Management. The Wireless Broadband router can be managed fromany PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally)be configured via the Internet.

Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Broadband router to performa Ping or DNS lookup.

UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discoveryand configuration of the Wireless Broadband router. UPnP is by supported byWindows ME, XP, or later.

Security Features

Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection isprovided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data andsettings.

Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as wellas Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessingyour LAN.

NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the loca-tion and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint,

there is no network, only a single device - the Wireless Broadband router.

Stated Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and allincoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from maliciousattacks from external sources.

Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can floodyour Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using somuch bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavail-able. The Wireless Broadband router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

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Package Contents

The following items should be included:

WBR-3408

Power Adapter

Dipole Antenna

Quick Installation Guide

CD Manual

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer imme-

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Introduction

Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs

Figure 2: Front Panel

Power LED On - Power on.

Off- No power.

WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is readyfor use.

Off- No Wireless connection available.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wirelessaccess point. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data.

Internet LED On - Internet connection is available.

Off - No Internet connection available.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received.

WAN LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN(Internet) port is established.

Off- No connection to the Broadband Modem.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.LAN (1~4)LEDs

On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.

Off- No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.

Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre-sponding LAN (hub) port.

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Rear Panel

Figure 3: Rear Panel

Antenna 2dBi detachable antenna.

WAN Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem camewith a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a stan-dard LAN cable.

LAN Use standard LAN cables (RJ 45 connectors) to connect yourPCs to these ports.

If required, any port can be connected to another hub. AnyLAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port whennecessary.

Reset But ton This button has two (2) functions: Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless

Broadband router will reboot (restart).

Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALLdata and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.

To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:

1. Power Off.

2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.

3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until theRED LED has flashed TWICE.

4. Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Broadband routeris now using the factory default values.

Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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Chapter 2

Installation

2This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Broad-band router.Requirements

Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ 45

connectors. TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSLor Cable modem (for WAN port usage)

To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with theIEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.

Procedure

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1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Broadband router.Ensure the Wireless Broadband router and the DSL/Cable modem are poweredOFF.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the WirelessBroadband router should be positioned in a central locationwith minimum obstructions between the Wireless Broad-band router and the PCs.

Also, if using mul tiple Access Points, adjacent AccessPoints should use different Channels.

2. Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wire-less Broadband router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be usedsimultaneously.

If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standardLAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Broadband router will automaticallyfunction as an "Uplink" port when required.

3. Connect WAN Cable

Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Broadbandrouter. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was sup-plied, use a standard cable.

4. Power Up

Power on the Cable or DSL modem.

Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Broadband router and power

up.Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardwaredamage

5. Check the LEDs

The PowerLED should be ON.

For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON (provided thePC is also ON.)

The WAN LED should be ON.

The WLAN LED should be ON

For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.

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Chapter 3

Setup

This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Broadband router.

Overview

This chapter describes the setup procedure for:

Internet Access LAN configuration

Wireless setup

Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.

PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PCConfiguration.

Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functionsof the Wireless Broadband router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate

detailed instructions for the required functions.

To Do this: Refer to:

Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:PC Configuration

Check Wireless Broadband router operation andStatus.

Chapter 5:Operation and Status

Use any of the following Advanced features:

Access Control

Dynamic DNS

Internet (Special Applications, DMZ)

Virtual Servers (Port Forwarding)

WAN Port

Chapter 6:

Advanced Features

Use any of the following Administration Configurationsettings or features:

Config File download/upload

Logs

Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup)

Options (Backup DNS, UPnP)

PC Database

QoS

Remote Management

Routing (RIP and static Routing)

Security settings

Upgrade Firmware

Chapter 7Advanced Administration

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Configuration Program

The Wireless Broadband router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to con-nect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support

JavaScript.

The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:

Netscape V4.08 or later

Internet Explorer V4 or later

Preparation

Before attempting to configure the Wireless Broadband router, please ensure that:

Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Broadband router.The PC and the Wireless Broadband router must be directly connected (using theHub ports on the Wireless Broadband router) or on the same LAN segment.

The Wireless Broadband router must be installed and powered ON.

If the Wireless Broadband router's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is alreadyused by another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the WirelessBroadband router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using UPnP

If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Wireless Broadband routerwill appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found,and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.

Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Wireless Broadband router,you can accept the desktop shortcut.

Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP de-vices in My Network Places (previously called Network Neighborhood).

Double - click the icon for the Wireless Broadband router (either on the Desktop,or in My Network Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following sectionSetup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Broadband router:

1. After installing the Wireless Broadband router in your LAN, start your PC. If yourPC is already running, restart it.

2. Start your WEB browser.

3. In theAddress box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Wireless Broad-

band router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Broadband router'sdefault IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

Because the default password is blank, your will not be prompted for a password.However, you should assign a password. See the Password section later in thischapter for details.

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Setup

If you can't connect

If the Wireless Broadband router does not respond, check the following:

The Wireless Broadband router is properly installed, LAN connection is

OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the"Ping" command:

Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.

Enter the command:ping 192.168.0.1

If no response is received, either the connection is not working, oryour PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Broad-band router's IP Address. (See next item.)

If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within therange 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the WirelessBroadband router's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Net-work Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PCConfiguration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.

Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Broadband router are on thesame network segment. (If you don't have a broadband router, thismust be the case.)

Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interfacecan only be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless set-tings.

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Setup Wizard

The first time you connect to the Wireless Broadband router, the Setup Wizard will runautomatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Broadband router's

default settings are restored.)1. Step through the Wizard until finished.

You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP.Check the data supplied by your ISP.

The common connection types are explained in the tables below.

2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connec-tion can be established.

3. If the connection test fails:

Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections. Check that you have entered all data correctly.

If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the MAC (physical) ad-dress of your PC. Run the Wizard, and on the Cable Modem screen, use the"Clone MAC address" button to copy the MAC address from your PC to theWireless Broadband router.

Common Connection Types

Cable Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

DynamicIP Address

Your IP Address is allo-cated automatically, whenyou connect to you ISP.

Usually, none.

However, some ISP's mayrequire you to use a particu-lar Hostname, Domain name,or MAC (physical) address.

Static (Fixed)IP Address Your ISP allocates a per-manent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you.Some ISP's may also requireyou to use a particular Host-name, Domain name, orMAC (physical) address.

DSL Modems


DynamicIP Address

Your IP Address is allo-cated automatically, whenyou connect to you ISP.

None.

Static (Fixed)IP Address

Your ISP allocates a per-manent IP Address to you.

IP Address allocated to you.

PPPoE You connect to the ISP onlywhen required. The IPaddress is usually allocated

automatically.

User name and password.

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PPTP PPTP is mainly used inEurope.

You connect to the ISP onlywhen required. The IPaddress is usually allocatedautomatically, but may beStatic (Fixed).

Server IP Address.

User name and pass-word.

IP Address allocated toyou, if Static (Fixed).

Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)


Dynamic

IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated

automatically, when youconnect to you ISP.

None.

Static (Fixed)IP Address

Your ISP allocates a perma-nent IP Address to you.

IP Address allocated toyou.

Big Pond (Australia)

For this connection method, the following data is required:

User Name

Password

Big Pond Server IP address

SingTel RAS

For this connection method, the following data is required:

User Name

Password

RAS Plan

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Home Screen

After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect infuture, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 5: Home Screen

Navigation & Data Input

Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser,for navigation.

Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changesyou may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data willbe ignored.

On each screen, clicking the "Help" button w illdisplay help for that screen.

From any help screen, you can access the list of all

help files (help index).

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LAN Screen

Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen isshown below.

Figure 6: LAN Screen

Data - LAN Screen

TCP/IP

IP Address IP address for the Wireless Broadband router, as seen from thelocal LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already inuse or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In thelatter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range

used by your LAN.

Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")networks. For other networks, use the Network Mask for theLAN segment to which the Wireless Broadband router is at-tached. i.e. the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment.

DHCP Server If Enabled, the Wireless Broadband router will allocate IPAddresses to PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when theystart up. The default (and recommended) value is Enabled.

If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must beDisabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to treat the Wireless Broadband router as the de-fault Gateway. See the following section for further details.

The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set thevalues used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Ad-dresses to DHCP clients. This range also determines thenumber of DHCP clients supported.

Enter the desired values for DNS IP Address, Gateway IP

Address and Leased Time, if preferred.See the following section for further details on using DHCP.

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Buttons

Save Save any changes you have made. Note that if you change theWireless Broadband router's IP address, your connection will be

lost. You will have to re-connect using the new IP address.Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and

reload the file from the Wireless Broadband router.

DHCP

What DHCP Does

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Serverallocates a valid IP address toa DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.

The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).

The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as wellas allocating an IP Address.

The Wireless Broadband router can act as a DHCP server.

Windows 98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCPclient. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. How-ever, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of"DHCP Client".

You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment.(If your LAN does not have other Broadband routers, this means there must onlybe one (1) DHCP Server on your LAN.)

Using the Wireless Broadband router's DHCP Server

This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On thisscreen, you can:

Enable or Disable the Wireless Broadband router's DHCP Serverfunction.

Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.

You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some deviceswhile using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addressesare NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.

Using another DHCP Server

You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use anotherDHCP Server, rather than the Wireless Broadband router's, the following procedure isrequired.

1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Broadband router. This setting ison the LAN screen.

2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless Broadband router's IP Ad-dress as the Default Gateway.

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To Configure your PCs to use DHCP

This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 98/ME.

See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.

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Wireless Screen

The Wireless Broadband router's settings must match the other Wireless stations.

Note that the Wireless Broadband router will automatically accept both 802.11b and802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature.

To change the Wireless Broadband router's default settings for the Wireless AccessPoint feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.An example screen is shown below.

Figure 7: Wireless Screen

Data - Wireless Screen

Identification

Station name On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display thisname as the Access Point in use.

Region Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays theregion of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. Itmay not be legal to operate the broadband router in a regionother than the region shown here. If your country or region is notlisted, please check with your local government agency for moreinformation on which channels you are allowed to use, andselect a region which allows those channels. (The channel listchanges according to the selected region.)

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SSID If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple accesspoints) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service SetIdentifier).

To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same

SSID/ESSID.

Options

Mode Select the desired mode:

g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will beable to use the Wireless Broadband router.

g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wire-less Broadband router.

b only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11gWireless Stations will only be able to use the WirelessBroadband router if they are fully backward-compatible withthe 802.11b standard.

Channel No. This field determines which operating frequency will be used. Itshould not be necessary to change the wireless channel unlessyou notice interference problems with another nearby accesspoint.

Broadcast

SSID

If Enabled, the SSID will broadcast its name to all Wireless

Stations. Stations which have no SSID (or a "null" value) canthen adopt the correct SSID for connections to this AccessPoint.

Wireless Securi ty

Current Setting The current security setting is displayed.

ConfigureButton

Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, andmodify the security settings as required. See the following sec-tion for details.

Access Point

Enable AccessPoint

If Enabled, wireless stations will be able to locate and usethis Access Point.

If Disabled, the wireless interface is disabled, and will nei-ther transmit nor receive wireless traffic.

The Wireless (WLAN) LED on the front panel will remainOFF if the Wireless interface is disabled.

Al low LAN

access

Al l Wireless Stat ions - All wireless stations can use the

access point to access your LAN. Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless

stations access your LAN. To select the required wirelessstations, click the "Select Stations" button.

Al low Internetaccess

Al l Wireless Stat ions - All wireless stations can use theaccess point to access the Internet.

Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wirelessstations use the access point to access the Internet. To se-lect the required wireless stations, click the "Select Stations"

button.

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Buttons

Configure Click this button to view the Wireless security sub-screen.

Select Stations Click this button to select the required PCs.

Save Save the data on screen.

Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have enteredsince the last "Save" operation.

Wireless Security Screen

This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen.There are 3 options for Wireless security:

Disabled - no data encryption is used.

WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

WPA1/2-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA standard. This is a later standardthan WEP, and provides much better security than WEP.

Wireless Security - WEP

Figure 8: WEP Screen

Data - WEP Screen

Authent icat ion Normally this can be left at the default value of "Automatic." Ifthat fails, select the appropriate value - "Open System" or"Shared Key." Check your wireless card's documentation to seewhat method to use.

Key Size Select the WEP Encryption level:

64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption. You must enterat least the default key. For 64 Bit Encryption, the key size is10 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F).

128-bit encryption. You must enter at least the default key.For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9

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and A~F).

Key Use the radio buttons to select the default key.

Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations musthave the same key values.

Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are the digits(0 ~ 9) and the letters A ~ F.

Passphrase Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrasebox and click the "Generate " button to automatically configurethe WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then eachof the four key fields will be populated with key values. If encryp-tion strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP keyfield will be given a key value.

Wireless Security - WPA1/2-PSK

If "WPA1/2-PSK" is selected, the screen will look like the following example.

Figure 9: WPA1/2-PSK Screen

Data - WPA1/2-PSK screen

Authent icat ion Select the desired option:

WPA-PSK: Like WEP, data is encrypted before trans-mission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should beused if possible.

WPA2-PSK: This is a further development of WPA-PSK,

and offers even greater security. WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK: This method, sometimes called

"Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSKOR WPA2-PSK.

PSK Enter the Network key value. Data is encrypted using a keyderived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations mustuse the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63characters in length.

Key Lifetime This determines how often the encryption key is changed.Enter the desired value.

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Encryption Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use thesame method.

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Password Screen

The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Broadbandrouter.

Figure 10: Password Screen

Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Broadband router (on the Pass-word screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, asshown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.)

Figure 11: Password Dialog

Leave the "User Name" blank.

Enter the password for the Wireless Broadband router, as set on the Passwordscreen above.

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Chapter 4

PC Configuration

4This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Inter-nal") LAN.Overview

For each PC, the following may need to be configured:

TCP/IP network settings

Internet Access configuration

Wireless configuration

Windows Clients

This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via theWireless Broadband router.

The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.

The Wireless Broadband router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, soit is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.

TCP/IP Settings - Overview

If using the default Wireless Broadband router settings, and the default

Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.

By default, the Wireless Broadband router will act as a DHCP Server, automati-cally providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC whenthe PC boots.

For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as aDHCP client.

If using a Fixed (specif ied) IP address, the following changes are re-

quired:

The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Broadband router

The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.

If your LAN has a Broadband router, the LAN Administra-tor must re-configure the Broadband router itself. Referto Chapter 8 - Advanced Setup for details.


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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:

1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure 12: Network Configuration

2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

Figure 13: IP Address (Win 9x)

Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:

Using DHCPTo use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is thedefault Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the WirelessBroadband router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Broadbandrouter.

Using " Specify an IP Address"

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before makingthe following changes:

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On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Broadband router's IP address in the NewGateway field and clickAdd, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can adviseyou of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Broadband router.

Figure 14: Gateway Tab (Win 98)

On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS ServerSearch Orderlist is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in thefields beside theAdd button, then clickAdd.

Figure 15: DNS Tab (Win 98)

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:

1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.

2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should

see a screen like the following:

Figure 16: Network Conf iguration (Win 2000)



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Figure 17: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)

5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is thedefault Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the WirelessBroadband router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Broadbandrouter.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address" )

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before makingthe following changes.

Enter the Wireless Broadband router's IP address in the Default gateway field andclick OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assignedto the Wireless Broadband router.)

If the DNS Serverfields are empty, select Use the following DNS server ad-dresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, thenclick OK.

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP

1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.

2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a

screen like the following:

Figure 18: Network Configuration (Windows XP)



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Figure 19: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)

5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is thedefault Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the WirelessBroadband router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Broadband

router.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address" )

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before makingthe following changes.

In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Broadband router's IP addressand click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they as-signed to the Wireless Broadband router.

If the DNS Serverfields are empty, select Use the following DNS server ad-dresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, thenclick OK.

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Internet Access

To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Broadband router for Internet access:

Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is

functional. Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via

the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

For Windows 9x/ME/2000

1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.

2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connectthrough a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configurationscreen are unchecked.

6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mailaccount now?".

7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard.Setup is now completed.

For Windows XP

1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.

2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.

3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.

5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.

6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.

7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.

8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard.

Setup is now completed.

Accessing AOL

To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Broadband router, theAOLfor Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather thana dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:

Start theAOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5,

3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions. Click the Setup button.

SelectCreate Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to"Wireless Broadband router".

Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Num-berblank.)

Click Save, then OK.Configuration is now complete.

Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Wireless Broad-band router" location.

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Macintosh Clients

From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Broadband router.The procedure is as follows.

1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.

2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.

3. Select Using DHCP Serverfrom the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client IDfield can be left blank.

4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.

Note:

If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:

Set the Broadband router Address field to the Wireless Broadband router's IPAddress.

Ensure your DNS settings are correct.

Linux Clients

To access the Internet via the Wireless Broadband router, it is only necessary to setthe Wireless Broadband router as the "Gateway".

Ensure you are logged in as " root" before attempting any changes.

Fixed IP Address

By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continueusing a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.

Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Broadband router.

Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.

To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)

The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windowsshell.

1. Start your X Windows client.

2. Select Control Panel - Network

3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called"eth0".

4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.

5. To apply your changes

Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available. OR, restart your system.

Other Unix Systems

To access the Internet via the Wireless Broadband router: Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the

Wireless Broadband router.

Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.

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Wireless Station Configuration

This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Broadbandrouter's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client.

To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Broadband router, each WirelessStation must have compatible settings, as follows:

Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure.

SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Broadbandrouter. The default value is default

Note! The SSID is case sensi tive.

WirelessSecurity

By default, Wireless security on the Wireless Broadband router isdisabled.

If Wireless security remains disabled on the Wireless Broad-band router, all stations must have wireless security disabled.

If Wireless security is enabled on the Wireless Broadbandrouter, each station must use the same settings as the Wire-less Broadband router.

Note:By default, the Wireless Broadband router will allow both 802.11b and 802.11g con-nections.

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5

Chapter 5

Operation and Status

This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Broadband routerand the status screens.

Operation

Once both the Wireless Broadband router and the PCs are configured, opera-tion is automatic.

However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may berequired:

If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary tospecify which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Ad-vanced Features for further details.

Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers may beblocked by the Wireless Broadband router's built-in firewall. You can define such

applications as Special Applications to allow them to function normally. Refer toChapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.

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Connection Status - PPPoE

If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be dis-played when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.

Figure 21: PPPoE Status Screen

Data - PPPoE Screen

Connection

Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remotedevices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardwareaddress seen by devices on the local LAN.)

IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet ServiceProvider).

Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.

PPPoE Link Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currentlyestablished.

If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" buttoncan be used to establish a connection.

If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect"button can be used to break the connection.

Connection Log

Connection Log

The Connection Log shows status messages relating tothe existing connection.

The most common messages are listed in the table

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below.

The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while theRefresh button will update the messages shown onscreen.

Buttons

Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.

Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.

Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easierto read new messages.

Refresh Update the data on screen.

Connection Log Messages

Message Description

Connect on Demand Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connectautomatically, as required" setting.

Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.

Reset physical connec-tion

Preparing line for connection attempt.

Connecting to remoteserver

Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.

Remote Server located ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.

Start PPP Attempting to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPPconnection.

PPP up successfully Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a PPP con-

nection.Idle time-out reached The connection has been idle for the time period speci-

fied in the "Idle Time-out" field. The connection will nowbe terminated.

Disconnecting The current connection is being terminated, due to eitherthe "Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect" button beingclicked.

Error: Remote Server

not found

ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a Server

problem, or a problem with the link to the Server.Error: PPP Connectionfailed

Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP'sServer. This could be a login problem (name or pass-word) or a Server problem.

Error: Connection toServer lost

The existing connection has been lost. This could becaused by a power failure, a link failure, or Server fail-ure.

Error: Invalid or un-known packet type

The data received from the ISP's Server could not beprocessed. This could be caused by data corruption(from a bad link), or the Server using a protocol which isnot supported by this device.

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Connection Log

Connection Log The Connection Log shows status messages relating tothe existing connection.

The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Re-fresh button will update the messages shown on screen.

Buttons

Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.

Disconnect If connected to your ISP, terminate the connection.

Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier toread new messages.


Connection Status - L2TP

If using L2TP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Con-nection Details" button is clicked.

Figure 23: L2TP Status Screen

Data - L2TP Screen

Internet

Physical Ad-

dress

The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote

devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardwareaddress seen by devices on the local LAN.)

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Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

An example screen is shown below.

Figure 24: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen

Data - Big Pond Screen

Connection

Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remotedevices. (This is different to the hardware address seen bydevices on the local LAN.)

IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Pro-vider).

ConnectionStatus

This indicates whether or not the connection is currentlyestablished.

If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button canbe used to establish a connection.

If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" buttoncan be used to break the connection.

Normally, it is not necessary to use the Connect andDisconnect buttons unless the setting "Connect auto-matically, as required" is disabled.

Connection Log

Connection Log The Connection Log shows status messages relating tothe existing connection.

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The Clear Log button will restart the Log, while the Re-fresh button will update the messages shown on screen.

Buttons

Connect If not connected, establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond.

Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection.

Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier toread new messages.


Connection Details - SingTel RAS

If using the SingTel RAS access method, a screen like the following example will bedisplayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.

Figure 25: Connection Details - RAS

Data - RAS Screen

Internet

RAS Plan The RAS plan (connection speed) currently used.

Physical Ad-dress

The hardware address of this device, as seen by remotedevices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardwareaddress seen by devices on the local LAN.)

IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. Thisaddress is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).


Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Broadband router

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used.

DHCP Client This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled".

If "Enabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP isallocated automatically upon connection. (Dynamic IP Ad-dress). In this case the "Lease obtained" and "Remaininglease time" fields provide additional information. Note thatthe lease is automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Re-new" button if you wish to manually renew the leaseimmediately.

If "Disabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP isFixed or Static. In this case, the "Release/Renew" button isnot operational.

Buttons

Release/Renew This button is only useful if the IP address shown above isallocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address).Otherwise, it has no effect.

This button will say "Release" if the Wireless Broadbandrouter is currently using an IP Address allocated by theISP's DHCP Server. Clicking the "Release" button will re-lease the IP Address and break the connection.

If the button says "Renew", this indicates that the ISP's

DHCP Server has not allocated an IP Address for theWireless Broadband router. Clicking the "Renew" buttonwill re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Addressfrom the ISP's DHCP Server.

Refresh Update the data shown on screen.

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Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address

If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will bedisplayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.

Figure 26: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address

Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen

Internet

Physical Ad-dress

The hardware address of this device, as seen by remotedevices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardwareaddress seen by devices on the local LAN.)

IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. Thisaddress is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).


Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Broadband routerassociated with the IP Address above.

DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currentlyused.

DHCP Client This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled".

If "Enabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP is

allocated automatically upon connection. (Dynamic IP Ad-dress). In this case the "Lease obtained" and "Remaininglease time" fields provide additional information. Note thatthe lease is automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Re-new" button if you wish to manually renew the leaseimmediately.

If "Disabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP isFixed or Static. In this case, the "Release/Renew" button isnot operational.

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Buttons

Release/Renew This button is only useful if the IP address shown above isallocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP ad-dress). Otherwise, it has no effect.

This button will say "Release" if the Wireless Broadbandrouter is currently using an IP Address allocated by theISP's DHCP Server. Clicking the "Release" button will re-lease the IP Address and break the connection.

If the button says "Renew", this indicates that the ISP'sDHCP Server has not allocated an IP Address for theWireless Broadband router. Clicking the "Renew" buttonwill re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Addressfrom the ISP's DHCP Server.

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6

Chapter 6

Advanced Features

This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Broadbandrouter's "Advanced" Features.

Overview

The following advanced features are provided.

Access Control

Dynamic DNS

Internet

Communication Applications

Special Applications

Multi-DMZ

Virtual Servers

WAN Port

Access Control

This feature is accessed by theAccess Control link on the Advanced menu.

Overview

The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Ac-cess available to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings, everyone hasunrestricted Internet access.

To use this feature:

1. Set the desired restrictions on the "Default" group. All PCs are in the "Default"group unless explicitly moved to another group.

2. Set the desired restrictions on the other groups ("Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3"and "Group 4") as needed.

3. Assign PC to the groups as required.

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Access Control Screen

To view this screen, select theAccess Control link on the Advanced menu.

Figure 27: Access Control Screen

Data - Access Control Screen

User Group

Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display

the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named"Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4",and cannot be re-named.

"Members" But-ton

Click this button to add or remove members from the currentGroup.

If the current group is "Default", then members can notbe added or deleted. This group contains PCs not allo-cated to any other group.

To remove PCs from the Default Group, assign them to

another Group. To assign PCs to the Default Group, delete them from

the Group they are currently in.

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Advanced Features

Internet Access

Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group:

None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least

restrictive group. Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is

blocked. Use this to create the most restrictive group.

Block selected Services - You can select which Ser-vices are to block. Use this to gain fine control over theInternet access for a group.

Block by Sched-ule

If Internet access is being blocked, you can choose to applythe blocking only during scheduled times. (If access is notblocked, no Scheduling is possible, and this setting has noeffect.)

Define ScheduleButton

Clicking this will open a sub-window where you can define ormodify the Schedule.

Services This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wishto block. To select multiple services, hold the CTRL key whileselecting. (On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key rather thanCTRL.)

Edit Service List

Button

If you wish to define additional Services, or manage the

Service list, click this button to open the "Services" screen.

Buttons

Members Click this button to add or remove members from the currentGroup.

If the current group is "Default", then members can not beadded or deleted. This group contains PCs not allocated toany other group.

See the following section for details of the Group Membersscreen.

Define Schedule Click this to open a sub-window where you can define ormodify the Schedule.

Edit Service Lis t If you wish to define additional Services, or manage theService list, click this button to open the "Services" screen.

View Log Click this to open a sub-window where you can view the"Access Control" log. This log shows attempted Internet

accesses which have been blocked by the Access Controlfeature.

Clear Log Click this to clear and restart the "Access Control" log, mak-ing new entries easier to read.

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Group Members Screen

This screen is displayed when the Members button on theAccess Control screen isclicked.

Figure 28: Group Members

Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group.

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Default Schedule Screen

This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on theAccess Controlscreen is clicked.

This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and

"Finish" times.)

Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined.

Times must be entered using a 24 hr clock.

If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed.

Figure 29: Default Schedule Screen

Data - Default Schedule Screen

Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently.

Session 1Session 2

Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session2 can be left blank if not required.

Start Time Enter the start using a 24 hr clock.Finish Time Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.

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Services Screen

This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on theAccess Controlscreen is clicked.

Figure 30: Access Control - Services

Data - Services Screen

Available Services

Available Ser-

vices

This lists all the available services.

"Delete" button Use this to delete the selected Service from the list.

Add New Service

Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this service.

Type Select the correct type for this Service.

Start Port If the "Type" (above) is TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP, enter the portnumber for this Service. If a port range is required, enter the

beginning of the range here, and the end of the range in the"Finish Port" field.

Finish Port If the "Type" (above) is TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP, this field canbe used to enter the end of range of port numbers. This can beleft blank if not required.

ICMP Type If the "Type" (above) is ICMP, enter the ICMP type here.Otherwise, this field should be left blank.

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Advanced Features

Access Control Log

To check the operation of the Access Control feature, anAccess Control Log is pro-vided. Click the View Log button on theAccess Control screen to view this log.

This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by theAccessControl function.

Data shown in this log is as follows:

Date/Time Date and Time of the attempted access.

Name If known, the name of the PC whose access was blocked.

Source IP address The IP Address of the PC or device whose access requestwas blocked

MAC address The hardware or physical address of the PC or device whoseaccess request was blocked

Destination The destination URL or IP address

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Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)

This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Serverfeature. Itallows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP

Address.

This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IPaddress, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficultto connect to you.

The Service works as follows:

1. You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service Providers.

2. After registration, follow the service provider's procedure to request a DomainName and have it allocated to you.

3. Enter your DDNS data on the Wireless Broadband router's DDNS screen.4. The Wireless Broadband router will then automatically ensure that your current IP

Address is recorded at the DDNS server.If the DDNS Service provides software to perform this "IP address update"; youshould disable the "Update" function, or not use the software at all.

5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZPC) using your Domain Name.

Dynamic DNS Screen

SelectAdvanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like thefollowing:

Figure 31: DDNS Screen

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Advanced Features

Data - Dynamic DNS Screen

DDNS Data

DDNS Service Select the desired DDNS Service provider. To disable DDNS,

select "None".

Web Site Button Click this button to open a new window and connect to theWeb site for the selected DDNS service provider.

User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service.

Password Enter your current password for the DDNS Service.

Domain Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNSService.

If you have more than one domain name, enter the nameyou wish to use. This device supports one name only.

DDNS Status This message is returned by the DDNS Server.

Normally, this message should be something like "Updatesuccessful" (current IP address was updated on the DDNSserver).

If the message is "No host", this indicates the host nameentered was not allocated to you. If you see this, or someother error message, you need to contact the DDNS Ser-

vice and correct the problem.

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Advanced Internet Screen

This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access.



Multi-DMZ

URL Filter

An example screen is shown below.

Figure 32: Internet Screen


Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Broadband router. Butsometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. Thisproblem could arise with the Communication Applications listed on this screen.

If this problem arises, you can use this screen to set which PC should receive anincoming connection, as described below.


Select an Applica-tion

This lists applications which may generate incoming con-nections, where the destination PC (on your local LAN) isunknown.

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Advanced Features

Send incomingcalls to

This lists the PCs on your LAN.

If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PCDatabase" option on the advanced menu.

For each application listed above, you can choose adestination PC.

There is no need to "Save" after each change; you canset the destination PC for each application, then click"Save".


If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers,you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by theWireless Broadband router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a"Special Application".

Special Applications Screen

This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internetscreen.

You can then define your Special Applications. You will need detailed informationabout the application; this is normally available from the supplier of the application.

Also, note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" on this screen refer to traffic fromthe client (PC) viewpoint

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Figure 33: Special Applications Screen

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Advanced Features

Data - Special Appl ications Screen

Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application.

Incoming

Ports

Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive

data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applica-tions use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).

Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used bythe application server, for data you receive. If the applicationuses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish"fields.

Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by theapplication server, for data you receive.

Outgoing

Ports

Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send

data to the remote system or service. Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by

the application server, for data you send to it. If the applicationuses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish"fields.

Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by theapplication server, for data you send to it. If the application usesa single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish"fields.

Using a Special Application

Configure the Special Applications screen as required.

On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one (1) PC canuse each Special application at any time. Also, when 1 PC is finished using a par-ticular Special Application, there may need to be a "Time-out" before another PCcan use the same Special Application. The "Time-out" period may be up to 3 min-

utes.

If an application still cannot funct ion correctly,try using the "DMZ" feature.

Multi-DMZ

This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer or computers on your LAN to beexposed to all users on the Internet.

This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".

The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data.

If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZPC".

To use this feature:

Enter an IP address allocated to you by your ISP into the WAN IP address field. Select the PC to be the DMZ PC for traffic sent to this IP address.

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Enable this DMZ.

If you have multiple Internet IP addresses, you can assign one DMZ PC for eachInternet IP address.

If you only have 1 WAN IP address, only "DMZ 1" can be used, and only one (1) PCcan be the DMZ PC. The current WAN IP address is displayed. If this address isassigned upon connection, and no connection currently exists, then this address willbe blank or 0.0.0.0.

The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak-ing i t more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, youshould only enable the DMZ feature when required.

URL Filter

The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site

To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in arequested URL, the request is blocked.

Enabling the URL Filteralso affects the InternetAccess Log. If Enabled, the"Destination" field in the log will display the URL. Otherwise, it will display the IP

Address.

The URL Filtercan be Enabled or Disabled on theAdvanced Internet screen.

URL Filter Screen

Click the "Configure URL Filter" button on the Internet screen to access the URL Filterscreen. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 34: URL Fil ter Screen

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Advanced Features

Data - URL Filter Screen

Filter Strings

Current Entries This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any val-

ues, this list will be empty.

Add Fi lterString

To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add"button.An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simplya string. (e.g. ads/ )Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL willbe blocked.

Buttons

Delete/DeleteAl l

Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, asrequired. Multiple entries can be selected by holding down theCTRL key while selecting. (On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFTkey while selecting.)

Add Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list.

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Virtual Servers

This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on yourLAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to ac-

cess a server on your LAN because: Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.

Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in thisdevice.

The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to con-nect to your servers, as illustrated below.

Figure 35: Virtual Servers

IP Address seen by Internet Users

Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the same IP Ad-dress, but using different protocols.

To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP Address.This IP Address is allocated by your ISP.

This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users

to connect to your Servers.

However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect toyour Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.

Virtual Servers Screen

The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on theAdvancedscreen. An example screen is shown below.

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Figure 36: Virtual Servers Screen

This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your ownServers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area.

Data - Virtual Servers Screen

Servers

Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Serversyou have defined. Details of the selected Server are shown inthe "Properties" area.

Properties

Enable Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, asrequired.

PC (Server) Select the PC for this Server. The PC must be running theappropriate Server software.

Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used by the Server.

Internal (LAN)Ports

Enter the range of port numbers which the Server software isconfigured to use.

External(WAN) Ports.

Traffic from the Internet using this range of port numbers willbe sent to the Server. This is normally the same as theInternal Port Numbers. If it is different, this device will performa "mapping" or "translation" function, allowing the server touse a different port range to the clients.

Buttons

Delete Delete the current Virtual Server entry. Note that the pre-

defined Servers can not be deleted. Only Servers you havedefined yourself can be deleted.

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Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set thepre-defined Servers to use their default port numbers.

Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to beset OFF.

Clear Form Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of anew Virtual Server entry.

Update SelectedServer

Update the current Virtual Server entry, using the data shownin the "Properties" area on screen.

Add as newServer

Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the datashown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selectedin the list is ignored, and has no effect.

For each entry, the PC must be running theappropriate Server software.

Defining your own Virtual Servers

If the type of Server you wish to use is not listed on the Virtual Servers screen, you

can define and manage your own Servers:

Create a new Server: 1. Click "Clear Form"

2. Enter the required data, as described above.

3. Click "Add".

4. The new Server will now appear in the list.

Modify (Edit) a Server: 1. Select the desired Server from the list

2. Make any desired changes (for example, change the

Enable/Disable setting).3. Click "Update" to save changes to the selected

Server.

Delete a Server: 1. Select the entry from the list.

2. Click "Delete".

Note: You can only delete Servers you have defined.Pre-defined Server cannot be deleted.

From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IPAddress allocated by your ISP.

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Connecting to the Virtual Servers

Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. Theymust use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP).

e.g. http://203.70.212.52

ftp://203.70.212.52

It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather thanDynamic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the followingsection, to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than anIP Address.

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WAN Port Configuration

The WAN Port option is on theAdvanced menu.

Figure 37: WAN Port Screen

Data - WAN Port Screen

Identification

Hostname Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but ifyour ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter ithere.

Domain NameIf your ISP provided a domain name, enter it here. Otherwise,this may be left blank.

WAN Port MACAddress

Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address.This is a low-level identifier, as seen from the WAN port.

Normally there is no need to change this, but some ISPsrequire a particular value, often that of the PC initially used forInternet access.

You can use the Copy from PC button to copy your PC'saddress into this field, the Default button to insert the default

value, or enter a value directly.

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